Skip to content
UK Property Looker

1 Gable Cottages, Otham Street, Otham, Maidstone, ME15 8RL

1 planning record

Estimated value

£626,000

  • Since the 2015 sale (£500,000)+25%
  • Against ME15 8RL's recent median (£760,655)-18%

Newest record on this page: December 2025. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.

Learn about this valuation
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
89 m²
958 sq ft
Energy rating
E
Score 51
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Get directions (opens in a new tab)
Valuation

About this valuation

How the figure is worked out and what it's based on. If you know this home, you can tell other visitors what you think it's worth.

Our estimate

£626,000

  • Against its 2015 sale (£500,000)+25%
  • Against ME15 8RL's recent median (£760,655)-18%

Your note and figure are shown publicly on this page.

How the estimate is made

The estimate for 1 Gable Cottages is modelled from its 89 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in ME15 8RL. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.

What it's based on

  • Floor area

    89 m² from the EPC lodged in January 2016

  • Sales of this home

    1 sale recorded, the latest in 2015

  • Recent sales in ME15 8RL

    5 sales, median £760,655 (2025–2018)

This page or the full report?

DataThis pageFull report
SalesLatest sale shown: December 2025Latest available records, read when you order
ValuationEstimate from the last refreshAnalysed against comparable sales
Planning1 applicationFull history, plus nearby schemes
Flood riskNot shownIncluded
Price

Sales history & valuation

Every recorded sale of this home, how its price has moved, and what neighbouring properties have sold for.

1 Gable Cottages valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Sales timeline

  1. 19 June 2015Most recent

    £500,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in ME15 8RL: £760,655 (2025–2018).

Risks

What this page doesn't show

1 potential issue has already been flagged for 1 Gable Cottages, Otham Street, Otham, Maidstone, ME15 8RL. The detail, evidence and what to ask about it are in the Risks Report.
  • Larger development activity nearbyIn report
  • Flood risk from rivers, sea and surface waterIn report
  • Subsidence and ground-stability signalsIn report
  • Refusals, enforcement and big schemes nearbyIn report

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Overview

About 1 Gable Cottages

A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.

1 Gable Cottages is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Otham, Maidstone, Maidstone (ME15 8RL). It has a recorded floor area of 89 m² (around 958 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (January 2016) shows an E (score 51), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. When first surveyed in July 2009 the rating was G, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Average and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 80), a 2-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity. The latest certificate is from January 2016, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. Other recorded features include attached land beyond the plot. Period features are noted in the property record.

At 89 m² it sits well below the postcode median (153 m² across 9 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Today's modelled estimate of £626,000 is 25.2% above the 2015 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£522/sq ft) was about 56.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 11 years since the last transfer (June 2015). One historical planning record sits against the property in 2013.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

  • Bedrooms3
  • Bathrooms2
  • Dining roomYes

Outside

  • Private gardenYes
  • ParkingOff road
  • LandYes

Building

  • Central heatingYes
  • Period featuresYes
  • RefurbishedYes
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 1 Gable Cottages

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Larger development activity nearby

Pick your report · from £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

1 Gable Cottages's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 23 Jan 2026

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Jan 2016

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
E
E51
F
G
Main Heating
Electric
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
7.3 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Expired on 23 January 2026

New assessment needed to sell or let

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2016from Jul 2009
EPC improved fromG1toE51
Heating System
Room HeatersUnderfloor

Heating system upgraded to a more efficient system

Heating Controls
ThermostatProg + Stat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
PoorAverage

Hot water efficiency improved

Windows
SingleFull Double

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Low Energy Lighting
0%83%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Gable Cottages, Otham Street, Otham, Maidstone, ME15 8RL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 1 Gable Cottages, Otham Street, Otham, Maidstone, ME15 8RL

1decisions3documents5nearby
  1. Jun 2013
    Conditions
    Outcome in report

    An application for discharge of conditions relating to MA/12/1526 (erection of a two storey and single storey side extensions) being details of condition 2 - materials, being reclaimed red bricks and Kent peg tiles.

    Documents
    3 docs on file
    Reference
    13/0815
    Full record in report

Unlock 1 Gable Cottages, Otham Street, Otham, Maidstone, ME15 8RL's full planning history

You're seeing the shape of it. The report has the substance.

  • Every decision — granted, refused or withdrawn (1 on record)
  • All 1 application on this property in full, plus 5 notable nearby
  • The 3 documents, officer reports & conditions
  • What the pattern means for extending or converting here
£14.99one-off · instant

One time fee only - money back guarantee

On the street

Versus other Otham Street homes

Four headline reads against 9 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

1 Gable Cottages outperforms the street on price per m² by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£5,618

Street avg £4,468

Strongly above

Floor Area

89 m²

Street avg 157 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

7.3 t/year

Street avg 9.8 t/year

Above
Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Maidstone district page.
Full Maidstone report

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

414/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.4 km

The White Horse — bus stop.

Closest school

1.1 km

Senacre Wood Primary School. 14 schools nearby.

Nearest schools

  • Senacre Wood Primary SchoolPrimary1.1km
  • Leigh Academy Tree TopsPrimary1.6km
  • Madginford Primary SchoolPrimary1.6km
  • Leigh Academy Langley ParkPrimary1.7km

Nearest stops

  • The White HorseBus stop447m
  • The White HorseBus stop452m
  • Avery LaneBus stop730m
  • Cranbrook CloseBus stop963m

Most reported crime locally

  • Violence & Sexual Offences2,168 reports37%
  • Anti-social Behaviour1,110 reports19%
  • Criminal Damage & Arson597 reports10%
  • Shoplifting444 reports8%

Go deeper on the local area

A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around ME15 8RL from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for ME15 8RL

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

42.8dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for ME15 8RL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

35.8dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraSemi-Detached HouseEPC EPre-1919 buildNo mains gasSolid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property was built before 1919, has no mains gas supply, and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

From £1,155 · Includes VAT

Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£393k

1 Cannock Drive

ME15 8GE

3 bed2 bath
£364k

1 Betsham Road

ME15 8TX

3 bed1 bath
£355k

1 Butler Walk

ME15 8WJ

3 bed1 bath
£331k

1 Chislehurst Close

ME15 8TS

3 bed1 bath
£309k

1 Chiddingstone Close

ME15 8TP

3 bed
£543k

1 Cannon Close

ME15 8WR

4 bed2 bath
£491k

1 Bodsham Crescent, Bearsted

ME15 8NL

4 bed2 bath
£485k

1 Blenheim Close, Bearsted

ME15 8LD

2 bed1 bath

Property research, connected

Get up to date data on unlimited properties per month

Explore sale histories, valuations, energy ratings and local areas. Ask the assistant to connect the details and take your research further.

Start your research
Method

How to read this page

Where every figure above comes from, how current it is and what it can't tell you.
Valuation method in detail
How the estimate is made
The estimate for 1 Gable Cottages is modelled from its 89 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in ME15 8RL. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
Where sold prices come from
Sold prices are HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, which covers residential sales in England and Wales since 1995. 1 sale is recorded for 1 Gable Cottages. Sales normally appear two to three months after completion, so the most recent ones take time to show up anywhere.
Reading the EPC
Energy Performance Certificates rate homes from A (most efficient) to G and last 10 years. The latest one for 1 Gable Cottages was lodged in January 2016 at band E and expired in January 2026, so a new one is needed to sell or let. 2 certificates are on record, which shows how the home has changed.
Planning records
Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. 1 application is matched to 1 Gable Cottages. Councils sometimes file applications under a different address format, and applications on neighbouring land aren't listed here; the report covers both.
Area figures
Crime is police-recorded street-level data over the last 14 months, which places each incident at an approximate point. The 14 schools and 30 stops listed are measured in a straight line from ME15 8RL, not by walking route. Road noise is Defra's strategic noise modelling, averaged across the postcode.
Council tax band
1 Gable Cottages is in council tax band D. Bands are set by the Valuation Office Agency from historic values (1 April 1991 in England, 1 April 2003 in Wales), not today's price; the amount you pay depends on the council's rate for the band.
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 1 Gable Cottages, Otham Street, Otham, Maidstone, ME15 8RL. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.

Know this home? Think our valuation is wrong?

Leave a note for other visitors about work done or anything the records miss, and say what you think it's worth. It takes about two minutes.

Keep exploring